CACTUS - "CACTUS" 1970 HARD ROCK

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After 35 years of collecting I am now beginning that process of downsizing my music collection. I will be selling off my 4,000 record albums, 2,000 compact discs (w/many box sets, hundreds of 45 rpm’s (including Beatles and others, picture sleeves), cassettes and concert posters

DESCRIPTION/CONDITION

v Artist:                         “Cactus”

v Title                           “Catcus"

v Format:                       LP 33 1/3

v Label:                         ATCO SD-33-340

v Import:                        No (U.S.)

v Release Date:             1970

v Condition Vinyl:           VERY GOOD ++

v Condition Jacket:         NEAR MINT

v Special attributes:

Synopsis: The plan was for the Vanilla Fudge rhythm section of bassist Tim Bogert and drummer Carmine Appice to join with guitar god Jeff Beck and his singer Rod Stewart in a supergroup of sorts. The plan was derailed when Beck had a motorcycle accident that incapacitated him for 18 months. Stewart then joined pal Ron Wood in the revamped Faces (and pursued a somewhat lucrative solo career), leaving Bogert and Appice to find alternates for their dream band. They recruited guitarist Jim McCarty from Mitch Ryder's disassembling Detroit Wheels, and singer Rusty Day from Ted Nugent's Amboy Dukes. One can only wonder what might have been.Cactus may have never amounted to anything more than a half-hearted, last-minute improvised supergroup, but that don't mean their eponymous 1970 debut didn't rock like a mofo. The already quasi-legendary Vanilla Fudge rhythm section of Bogert and Appice may have provided the backbone of the band's business cards, and soulful, ex-Amboy Duke Rusty Day brought the voice, but it was arguably former Detroit Wheels guitarist Jim McCarty who was the true star in the Cactus galaxy, spraying notes and shredding solos all over album highlights such as "You Can't Judge a Book By the Cover," "Let Me Swim," and, most notably, a manic, turbocharged version of "Parchman Farm."  

* (per AllMusic)

                    CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

My goal is to attain high customer satisfaction which will be achieved by selling products that are in at least NEAR MINT/VERY GOOD+ condition, along with using reasonable shipping costs. I won’t charge handling fees like some seller, but I will combine multiple wins to ensure that you get the optimal shipping cost. IF after you received your item and you have a problem PLEASE let me solve so that we can avoid possible unwarranted negative feedback. My only negative is from Member “dfwgent” and I never even shipped him an item (he was spiteful).

                     RETURNS

Items may be returned only if there is an error in the description. Any damage caused en-route must be resolved between the buyer and the Postal Service

                                                            SHIPPING

Notes: The rates below are those that should be used in trying to estimate shipping costs total payment

• U.S. Media Mail
• One LP: $3.49 + specialized mailer $.50     =      $3.99
• One 45: $2.99 + specialized mailer $.50      =     $3.49
• One CD: $2.99 + specialized mailer $.50 =         $3.49
• One Cassette $2.99 + specialized mailer $.50 = $3.49

Each additional LP, 45 or CD will be $.75 each.

The special mailer boxes, which are for the protection of your product, are purchased from “Bags Unlimited”. They are nice and prices aren’t cheap. I will always try to save the buyer whatever costs I can.

§ U.S. Priority Mail – Normally, $8.99 but rates vary by area; please inquire and we will try to obtain the least expensive mailing vehicle.

§ CANADA ~ 1 LP 8.50; 2 LP’s $10.00; 3 LP’s $11.50; over 4 please contact us for shipping costs

§ EUROPE/ASIA ~ please inquire on rates

There is an International postage calculation tool in eBay that can be used. It usually seems like it is a little on the high side. I will take the package to the post office and if a lower amount is calculated I will advise you...

International Buyers – Please Note:

Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. There is of course a $1.75 fee for the processing of International transactions as there is an extra trip to the post office for postage quotes, increased communications and additional paperwork for shipping International. This fee must be paid with the product purchase.

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                 PAYMENT

Winning bid, please pay by the FIFTH day following the auction close. PAYPAL is the preferred payment vehicle which allows a buyer to complete payment the day of the auction. which allows for expedited shipping., I will send you (the buyer) an invoice the day of the auction. That being the case, the invoice will default with “Media Mail”, if you want otherwise then please let me know immediately so that we don’t have to have invoices voided.

         GRADING GUIDLINES

I do not use any “modified” versions of grading. I use the true tried and tested Goldmine grading system. There is no need to confuse buyers therefore I use the grading scale that has been successful for thirty years. Unless otherwise stated, our products are VISUALLY graded with the aid of a bright 150W light bulb. I grade VERY conservatively, in order to ensure that buyers are happy. All flaws worth noting to potential buyers (scratches, MINOR warps, cut out holes, saw marks, split cover seams, writing, etc.) will be listed in the item descriptions in an attempt to avoid any, and all, surprises. Keep in mind, or be aware, that many import picture sleeve 45’s had jackets that were different than the U.S. releases as they look like a jacket but do not have three sides glued together.

· M (Mint): unopened record or compact disc.

· NM (Near Mint); Vinyl that appears to have never been played. There are simply NO visible blemishes on the vinyl/disc or jacket/case

· VG++: Occasionally I will use this one if the item is NM, but I don’t feel comfortable grading it that way as there might be a small blemish on it.

· VG+ (or EX); Except for a few minor things, this would be Near Mint. This will show slight light signs of wear including light signs of scuff or scratches that DO NOT affects the listening experience. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than ONE inch long)

· VG: More marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops. This type of material will not be sold by this seller. Groove wear and light scratches are evident. Surface noise is heard but it is not overwhelming. Minor writing, tape or stickers are visible.